Danielle

“The real motivation was purely selfish. I was on a quest to help myself. I believe the same is true for most people who go into mental health. We are drawn to this profession because we are damaged—we study psychology to heal ourselves.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient: The First Three Chapters

“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive, and will come forth later, in uglier ways.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient

“The problem is … I want to hear from you at all hours. I want to read your words. I am greedy for them. I am hungry for them.”
― Rebecca Ross, Ruthless Vows

“we often mistake love for fireworks—for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It’s boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm—and constant.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient